High Point Psychology

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

🍁 Your Fall Check-In Reminder 🍁
As the leaves change, it’s a good time to check in with yourself too. 🌿
Are you getting enough rest? Reaching out to the people who make you feel grounded? Taking those little breaks when you need them?

This season, let’s trade stress for stillness, and burnout for balance. ✨
You deserve to feel calm, connected, and cared for — all year long. 💛

10/02/2025

🍎📚 Support for Our Teachers 📚🍎

Teachers are carrying so much — students' medical, emotional, and behavioral needs on top of teaching itself. No one should be expected to do it without support.

At High Point Psychology, we see the weight our teachers carry, and we stand with them in demanding the support they need. 💙

Let’s show gratitude and help advocate for the people shaping the next generation.

09/10/2025

🌍💛 Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we come together to remind everyone: you are not alone.
✨ Every life holds value, and even the smallest reach-out can make all the difference.

💬 Let’s keep breaking the stigma, checking in on loved ones, and spreading hope.
🤝 If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember: help is available, and healing is possible.

📞 Canada: Call or text 988
🌿 Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous Peoples): hopeforwellness.ca
or 1-855-242-3310
📍 Calgary: Distress Centre 403-266-HELP (1605)
👨‍👩‍👧 Mobile Family Crisis Support: 403-299-9699

💜 Wherever you are, reach out to your local crisis line for support.

✨ Together, we can create a world where hope is stronger than hopelessness. 🌟

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09/10/2025

🍎 Welcome Back to School! 🍎

The transition into a new school year can be an exciting time filled with opportunities for growth. It can also bring about feelings of worry and being overwhelmed with changes, new routines, and friends. Both experiences are completely valid, and every child adjusts in their own way.

Here are a few strategies that can help reduce kids back-to-school anxiety:

📝 Maintain consistent routines to create a sense of stability with your child
📝 Preview what to expect each day to reduce uncertainty leading to stress
📝Normalize feelings of nervousness to remind kids that emotions come and go
📝Acknowledge small wins to build confidence
📝Debrief at the end of the day by talking about the best parts of the day or things that you are grateful for

By meeting children where they are - whether eager, hesitant, or somewhere in between - we can support their emotional wellbeing and set them up for a successful school year!

08/18/2025

Weekly Reminder

Your mental health matters. Whether you’re navigating stress, big life changes, or simply need someone to talk to, we’re here to support you. High Point Psychology is currently accepting new clients—reach out today and take that first step toward feeling better.

📍 Serving Calgary & area
🌐 www.highpointpsychology.com

08/14/2025

The Power of Play 🌞

In psychology, play time is so much more then “just fun”—it’s foundational. Unstructured play helps children:
Strengthen problem-solving skills
Build communication and social abilities
Boost creativity and imagination
Develop emotional resilience

Whether it’s digging in the sandbox, inventing backyard adventures, or watching clouds drift by these moments shape brain development and emotional growth in ways structured activities can’t.

So today, let’s embrace the beautiful mess of playtime. It’s more than a break—it’s brain work in disguise.

08/06/2025

☀️ Emotions & Sunshine: Helping Kids Regulate in the Heat ☀️

Summer brings sunshine, freedom, and fun—but it can also lead to big emotions for little ones. 😓 High temperatures can lead to meltdowns that aren't just about behavior. Kids may be reacting to sensory overload, dehydration, or sheer exhaustion.

💡 Here are a few quick tips to help your child stay regulated:
✔️ Take cooling breaks in the shade or indoors
✔️ Hydrate often (water, popsicles, and fruits like watermelon!)
✔️ Use calming tools: noise-cancelling headphones, fidgets, or deep breaths
✔️ Keep expectations flexible during peak heat hours

Summer can still be magical—with a little emotional prep! 💛

08/01/2025

🧠 Affordable Assessments & Therapy for Children & Youth

High Point Psychology is proud to offer low-cost services for families in Calgary and surrounding communities!

✨ ASSESSMENTS (Ages 6–21):
🔹 Psychoeducational – $1800
🔹 Gifted – $800
🔹 Other assessments available – contact us for details

🗣️ THERAPY (Ages 8–21):
Support for anxiety, depression, behaviour, executive functioning, and more
💰 Only $60/hour

All services provided by a psychology resident under supervision of a registered psychologist

📍Based in Calgary
📩 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – Join the waitlist today!

📞 Call: (587) 480-7490
📧 Email: info@highpointpsychology.com

07/09/2025

📱 Social Media & Youth Mental Health 🧠

Social media plays a huge role in the lives of teens today—and it’s not all bad. It can offer connection, support, and even stress relief. But too much screen time can also lead to sleep issues, isolation, and less time for healthy activities.

Swipe through 👉 to see the pros and cons of social media use in youth and check out helpful tips for managing screen time at home.

💡 Small changes, like family tech boundaries or “do not disturb” mode, can go a long way.

Want to learn more? Read our full blog at www.highpointpsychology.com.

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07/07/2025

Stampede season is full of fun, noise, and excitement — but it can also be overwhelming for little ones. 🐴🎡

Here are a few ways to help your kids stay calm and enjoy the festivities:
✨ Take sensory breaks in quiet areas
✨ Pack snacks + water to avoid meltdowns
✨ Use noise-cancelling headphones if needed
✨ Stick to routines where you can
✨ Let them lead the pace!

A little planning goes a long way in making Stampede fun and stress-free for the whole family. 💛

06/28/2025

June 28th is International 2SLGBTI+ Pride Day!
Today, we commemorate the Stonewall Riots, we bring awareness to the importance of equal rights, and we celebrate all the achievements of this community!

We are allies.